November 3, 2020 Candidate Packet - Flipping Book Version
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What are the voluntary expenditure limits for county offices? Voluntary expenditure limits for county offices are as follows: Board of Supervisors: $250,000/election. Assessor, District Attorney and Sheriff: $500,000/election.
Q: Does the voluntary expenditure limit apply to personal funds contributed by the candidate? A: No, the voluntary expenditure limit does not include personal funds from the candidate. Q: What is the total amount of contribution an individual can make to a candidate? A: The total amount of contribution an individual can make is as follows: If the candidate agrees to the voluntary expenditure limit, an individual may contribute up to $1,000/election. If the candidate does not agree to the voluntary expenditure limit, an individual may contribute up to $500/election. Q: What happens if a candidate changes his mind after signing and filing the Voluntary Expenditure Limit? A: As set forth in Chapter 1, Section A-35-3(d) “Any candidate for the Board of Supervisors, District Attorney, County Sheriff, or County Assessor who declined to accept the voluntary expenditure ceiling set forth in Section A35-3(a), but who nevertheless did not exceed the recommended spending limits in the primary, special primary, or special election, may file a statement of acceptance of the spending limits for a general or special runoff election within 14 days following the primary, special primary, or special election and receive all the benefits accompanying sch an agreement specified in this chapter.”
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